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Renee Soqui

Harbor City,CA

Summary

Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Friendly [Job Title] with reputation for exceeding performance benchmarks in retail settings. Dependable team player with great communication and organizational skills. Courteous and self-motivated with talent for creating effective merchandise displays.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

World Market
Torrance, CA
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Assisted customers with locating and choosing merchandise in store departments.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.

Sales Representative

Munros Furniture
Long Beach, CA
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.

Owner/Manager on Duty

Pine Gallery Custom Furniture
Hermosa Beach, CA
06.1992 - 07.2005
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
  • Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.

Executive Administrative Assistant

Bay Cities National Bank
Redondo Beach, CA
03.1985 - 09.1989

We did not yet have e-mail, or spread-sheets.

  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations. I had a word processor, which was considered advanced at the time.
  • Organized and updated schedules for executives.
  • Prepared presentations, materials and documentation for use executives in meetings and engagements.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Offered assistance, collaboration and clerical support to auditors throughout entire review process.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Created expense reports, budgets and filing systems for management team.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School
Harbor City, CA
06.1966

Skills

  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
  • Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • POS Transactions

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

World Market
09.2020 - 12.2020

Sales Representative

Munros Furniture
04.2008 - 05.2010

Owner/Manager on Duty

Pine Gallery Custom Furniture
06.1992 - 07.2005

Executive Administrative Assistant

Bay Cities National Bank
03.1985 - 09.1989

High School Diploma -

Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High School
Renee Soqui